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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma City's Olympic Surprise: How a Small City Landed Big Events

Oklahoma City has always been a city on the rise, but no one expected it to become an Olympic host. In 2024, the city made headlines when it was announced that it would host seven medal events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a big deal for a city that had never hosted an Olympic event be

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Eastern Congo's Escalating Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: Why Eastern Missouri Might See More Snow This Weekend

Eastern Missouri is gearing up for its first snowfall of the season, with a weather alert in place for Friday night and Saturday. The region could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some areas potentially getting even more. But why is this happening? It all comes down to some cool physics. Clouds are

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Oklahoma's Business Growth Program: A Trade-Off for Companies

Oklahoma has introduced new tax rules that could impact businesses considering the Business Expansion Incentive Program. The Tax Commission has clarified that companies enrolled in this program cannot immediately use certain tax credits. Instead, they must wait until they complete the program to acc

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Nov 23 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma's Defense Shines Again, But Can Their Offense Keep Up?

Oklahoma's defense is on fire. They just shut down Missouri's powerful rushing attack, holding them to just 70 yards on the ground. This is the same defense that upset Alabama last week. They're looking like a playoff contender, but there's a big problem: their offense isn't keeping up. John Mateer

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma's Win: A Lesson in Turning Mistakes into Victories

Oklahoma's football team showed how to turn mistakes into wins. They beat Tennessee 33-27. John Mateer was key. He threw for 159 yards and ran for 80. With less than two minutes left, he scored the final touchdown. This sealed the deal. Tennessee had three turnovers. Oklahoma scored 13 points from

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Oct 25 2025SPORTS

Fresh Faces on the Line: Oklahoma's Young Tackles Step Up

Oklahoma's offensive line is getting a youthful boost. Ryan Fodje, a true freshman, is set to make his first career start at right tackle. This comes after Derek Simmons, a senior, got hurt in practice. Fodje has been playing guard but is moving back to tackle, a spot he played in high school. Fodj

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Aug 19 2025POLITICS

Oklahoma's New Teacher Test Sparks Debate

Oklahoma is making waves with a new rule for teachers moving from California and New York. They must pass a test created by a conservative group called PragerU. The state's education chief, Ryan Walters, says this is to keep "radical leftist ideology" out of classrooms. But others see it as a "MAGA

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May 20 2025WEATHER

Oklahoma Braces for Stormy Days Ahead

Oklahoma and other central states are in for a rough ride with severe thunderstorms hitting on Tuesday and Wednesday. These storms could bring strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail the size of tennis balls. This is not the first time this week that the area has seen severe weather. Monday bro

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Eastern Europe's Ethical Research Revolution

Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being

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